Office Removals

Office Removals in Richmond upon Thames

At Richmond upon Thames Movers we provide reliable, well-planned office removals for businesses of all sizes across Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington and the surrounding areas. As a local, experienced removals company, we understand how important it is to move your office quickly, safely and with minimal disruption to your team and clients.

Professional Office Removals You Can Rely On

Office moves are very different from domestic moves. You have staff to consider, IT equipment to protect, and operations that need to keep running. Our dedicated office removals team plans every detail, from crate delivery and labelling systems to weekend or out-of-hours moves that reduce downtime.

All work is carried out by our own trained, uniformed and professional crew using specialist equipment and commercial-grade vehicles. We are fully insured for both goods in transit and public liability, giving you peace of mind throughout the relocation.

Local Expertise in Richmond upon Thames

Working day-in, day-out in Richmond upon Thames and the wider borough means we know the area extremely well. From Richmond riverside offices to business parks in Twickenham and high street premises in Teddington, we understand local parking rules, building access restrictions and time limits.

This local knowledge allows us to plan efficient routes, secure any necessary parking dispensation in advance, and coordinate closely with your building management or concierge. The result is a smoother, more predictable move with far less stress for your team.

Who Our Office Removals Service Is For

Although this page focuses on office moves, our commercial and related services support a wide range of clients, including:

• Homeowners running businesses from home who need to move both household and office equipment together.
• Renters relocating from serviced offices, co-working spaces or small studios.
• Landlords clearing or refitting offices, shops or mixed-use premises between tenants.
• Businesses of all sizes – from sole traders to multi-floor corporate relocations.
• Students with home offices or study setups, or those helping family businesses relocate.

If you are unsure whether your move is classed as domestic or commercial, just ask – we will advise on the most suitable service.

What We Can Move in an Office Relocation

Our office removals service is designed to cover everything typically found in modern workplaces, including:

• Desks, task chairs and boardroom furniture
• Filing cabinets, storage units and racking (empty or pre-emptied)
• Desktop computers, monitors, printers and peripherals
• Servers, network racks and telecoms equipment (in coordination with your IT provider)
• Confidential files and archives (using security-sealed crates)
• Reception furniture, sofas and breakout-area items
• Kitchen appliances such as microwaves, fridges and dishwashers
• Artwork, whiteboards, noticeboards and office accessories

Items Typically Excluded

For safety, legal or insurance reasons, certain items are generally excluded from our office removals service:

• Hazardous materials (chemicals, solvents, gas bottles, fuel)
• Industrial machinery requiring specialist lifting or decommissioning
• Items fixed into the building fabric that require contractors to remove
• Large safes beyond standard office grade without prior survey
• Cash, high-value jewellery or sensitive data not appropriately packaged

If you have anything unusual, please mention it during the survey so we can advise or coordinate specialist support.

Our Step-by-Step Office Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Initial Quote

Everything starts with a conversation. Contact us by phone or online and tell us about your current office, destination, rough dates and key priorities. We will ask a few questions and provide an initial, no-obligation estimate based on the information you share.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For office moves, a detailed survey is essential. We carry this out either onsite or via video, depending on your preference and the size of the job. We measure access points, lifts and stairwells, assess IT and furniture volumes, and discuss packing needs, crate hire and timing. After the survey, you receive a clear written quotation and move plan.

3. Packing & Preparation

We can supply everything from cardboard boxes to reusable crates and specialist IT protection. Options include:

• Full packing service – our team packs all files, equipment and general contents.
• Part packing – we pack IT and fragile items; your staff pack personal desks.
• Crate hire only – we deliver crates; you pack and label, we move.

We agree a labelling system so each crate, box and item arrives at the correct department, floor or desk position.

4. Loading & Transport

On move day, our trained crew arrives at the agreed time, often outside core business hours to reduce disruption. We protect floors, lifts and walls, then carefully load furniture and equipment onto our vehicles using trolleys, skates and ramps. Everything is secured for transit and transported directly to your new premises using efficient routes across Richmond upon Thames and beyond.

5. Unloading & Placement

At the destination, we unload systematically, placing items by department, room or workstation as agreed in the move plan. We can reassemble desks and standard office furniture, set up meeting rooms and position storage units so your team can get back to work quickly. Once complete, we remove all packing materials and leave the premises tidy.

Transparent Pricing for Office Removals

We price office removals based on several clear factors:

• Volume and type of furniture, IT and contents
• Number of staff / workstations being moved
• Distance between properties and any additional sites
• Access conditions, parking and use of lifts or stairs
• Packing requirements and crate hire
• Timing – standard weekday vs evening, weekend or phased moves

You receive a written quotation that explains what is included, any optional extras and how long the move will take. There are no hidden charges – any potential additional costs (for example, unexpected access restrictions) are discussed openly before the job starts.

Why Choose Professional Office Removals Over DIY or Man-and-Van

Using staff cars or a casual man-and-van may seem cheaper, but it often leads to extended downtime, damaged equipment and health and safety issues. Professional office removals provide:

• Trained crews who know how to handle IT, furniture and tight access safely.
• Proper planning and sequencing so departments stay productive for longer.
• Specialist tools and vehicles designed for commercial moves.
• Goods in transit insurance and public liability cover for your protection.
• Reliable timing – we turn up when agreed and complete to schedule.

In most cases, the cost difference is outweighed by faster setup and fewer problems.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your business assets are valuable and often business-critical. Richmond upon Thames Movers operates with:

• Goods in transit insurance covering your office contents while they are being moved.
• Public liability cover for work carried out at both origin and destination.
• Trained and vetted staff who follow safe lifting and handling practices.

We adhere to industry best practice in inventory control, labelling and movement of IT equipment. If your organisation has specific risk or compliance requirements, we are happy to work within them.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat your premises and equipment with care. Floors, doors and lifts can be protected with covers and runners, and furniture is wrapped as needed. For IT and delicate items, we use padded covers, screen protectors and secure packing methods.

We are also conscious of sustainability. Wherever possible we use reusable plastic crates, recycled packing materials and efficient route planning to reduce mileage. Where clients are downsizing, we can help coordinate responsible disposal or donation of surplus furniture.

Real-World Office Removals Use Cases

• Full office relocation – moving an entire company to new premises within or out of Richmond upon Thames, including phased departmental moves.
• Internal office moves – reconfiguring floors, departments or teams within the same building.
• Urgent relocations – short-notice moves due to lease issues, repairs or rapid expansion.
• Hybrid and downsizing moves – consolidating office space as more staff work from home.

Whatever your situation, we work around your operational needs to keep disruption to a minimum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do office removals in Richmond upon Thames cost?

The cost of an office move depends mainly on the size of your business, the volume of furniture and IT, access at both properties and how much packing support you require. Smaller office moves within Richmond upon Thames can sometimes be completed in a day, while larger multi-floor relocations may be phased over a weekend. After a survey, we provide a fixed quotation that clearly sets out what is included, any optional services and the expected timescale, so you can budget accurately.

Can you handle same-day or urgent office removals?

We regularly help businesses with tight deadlines, including short-notice or urgent relocations. Same-day moves are sometimes possible, particularly for smaller offices, provided we have availability and access can be arranged quickly. For urgent jobs, we prioritise a rapid survey (often virtual), focus on essentials first and may suggest phased moving to keep you operational. If you have an emergency situation, contact us as early as possible so we can confirm what is achievable and secure a crew and vehicles.

What insurance cover do you provide for office moves?

All office removals carried out by Richmond upon Thames Movers are protected by goods in transit insurance for items we are transporting, and public liability cover for work on your premises. This means that, subject to our terms and conditions, your office furniture, IT equipment and general contents are covered while under our care. We are happy to provide copies of our insurance certificates if required for your internal procurement or risk teams, and can discuss any specific high-value items during the survey.

What is included in your office removals service?

Our standard office removals service includes a pre-move survey, trained moving crew, vehicles, basic protection of furniture, careful loading, transport and unloading at the new site. We place items in the correct rooms or areas as agreed. Optional extras include packing and unpacking, crate hire, specialist IT packing, out-of-hours working and clearance of unwanted items. Everything that is included for your particular move will be listed in your written quotation, so you know exactly what to expect on the day.

How is a professional office removals service different from a man-and-van?

A professional office removals service provides structured planning, experienced crews, appropriate insurance and the capacity to handle complex or multi-phase moves. We carry out detailed surveys, liaise with building management, and use systems for labelling and placement so your staff can get back to work quickly. Many man-and-van operators focus on simple transport and may not have the training, equipment or cover needed for business-critical IT and larger offices. For commercial moves, the additional reliability and protection usually far outweigh any small cost saving.

How far in advance should I book an office removal?

For most office moves, we recommend booking at least four to six weeks in advance, particularly if you require weekend or evening work, or if your lease dates are fixed. This allows enough time for surveys, packing plans, crate delivery and coordination with your IT and facilities teams. However, we understand that business needs are not always predictable, and we will always do our best to help at shorter notice. The sooner you contact us, the more options we can offer for dates and move structure.